How to pronounce householders
Say it like HOWS-hohl-derz. Householders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- hohl
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Householders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of householders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOWS-hohl-duz.
What does householders mean?
- plural of householder How to pronounce householder
Questions about saying householders
How do you pronounce householders?
Say HOWS-hohl-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌhəʊldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in householders?
Householders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · hohl · derz.
Is householders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaʊsˌhəʊldəz/ (HOWS-hohl-duz).